What does the cryptic crossword clue "Primate giving blessing to graduate (6)" mean?

The definition is "Primate". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BA (synonym of "graduate") + BOON (synonym of "blessing"); definition: "Primate" The answer is BABOON.

Primate giving blessing to graduate (6)

Times Cryptic #28842 | 9 Across | 2024-02-17 flower

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